How to Manage Pests

Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

Tristeza disease complex

Citrus trees infected with tristeza show light green foliage, poor growth flushes, and some leaf drop.
The trees may produce a heavy crop of small fruit because girdling at the bud union prevents starch transport
to the roots. Diseased young trees bloom early and abundantly and begin producing fruit 1 to 2 years
before healthy ones do.

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